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A Note To You
Thank
you for buying
a Roper
appliance.
You have purchased a quality, worM-c/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience
have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free
operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on
how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your
safety
is important
to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each
symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, bums, fire and
electrical shock.
Our toll-free
is available
number,
24 hours
l-80044-ROPER
a day.
This symbol will help you avoid actions
which could cause product damage
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your
personal property.
(l-800447-6737),
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first
see ‘If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 22. If you need further help, feel free to call
us. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial
number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on
page 4). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these
numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone
number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Dealer Name
Serial Number
Dealer Phone
Purchase
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Date
Important
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using
your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:
Read all instructions before using the
refrigerator.
*Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous . . . even if they will “just sit in the
garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, do it safely. Please read the
enclosed safety booklet from the Asso
ciation of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents.
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Please:
Install and level the refrigerator on a floor
that will hold the weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
l Do not install the refrigerator
near an oven,
radiator or other heat source.
l Do not use the refrigerator
in an area
where the room temperature will fall below
55°F (13°C).
l Keep the refrigerator
out of the weather.
l Connect the refrigerator
only to the proper
kind of outlet, with the correct electrical
supply and grounding. (Refer to the
Electriil
Requirements and Grounding
Instructions Sheet.)
l Do not load the refrigerator
with food
before it has time to get properly cold.
l Use the refrigerator
only for the uses
described in this manual.
l Properly maintain the refrigerator.
l Be sure the refrigerator
is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Never allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl inside the refrigerator.
l Never clean refrigerator
parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
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DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES
CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
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Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar
with where all parts and features are located and what they look like.
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Meal drawer
air control
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Before Using Your
Refrigerator
In This
Cleaning
Plugglng
Section
Page
It ....... .. ... ... ... ........................... .. 5
lt In .......................................... 5
Page
InstallIng It properly .. .............. ............... 5
Leveling It .... .......................... .............. ... 6
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section will tell you how to clean it,
connect it to a power source, install it and level it.
Cleaning
Removing
it
packaging
materials
Remove tape and any inside labels (except
the model and serial number label) before
using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.
OR
l Soak area with liquid hand-dishwashing
detergent before removing glue as described above. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or
abrasive cleaners. These can damage the
material. See “Important Safety Instructions” above.
Plugging
NOTE:
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~.Do .not
. remove
. . . . any permanent
instructron labels inside your refrigerator. Do
not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
Cleaning
it before
use
After removing all packaging materials,
clean your refrigerator before using it, if
necessary. See cleaning instructions on
pages 17-l 6.
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Recommended
Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere
fused and properly grounded electrical
supply is required. lt is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot
be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do
not use an extension cord.
See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package.
&prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Refrigerator
power cord
grounding
Plug
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lnstalling
it properly
1. Allow l/i inch (1.25 cm) space on each
side and at the top of the refrigerator for
ease of installation.
2. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall,
you might want to leave extra space on
the hinge side closest to the wall so the
door can be opened wider.
3. The refrigerator can be flush against the
wall.
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Leveling
it
Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling
screws+ne
on the right and one on the left.
To adjust one or both of these, follow the
directions below.
1. Remove base grille. (See page 14.)
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 14.)
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Front
roller
Right to raise;
left to lower.
Use a screw-
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Using Your Refrigerator
In This
Section
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Setting the controls ............................. -7
Changlng the control settlngs ............. .6
Adlusting the refrlgerator shelves ....... .
Removing the crisper and crisper
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Removlng the meat drawer
and cover ................................................ 9
AdlustIng the meat drawer
temperature ............................................ 9
Removlng the freezer shelves ........... .10
Removing the freezer bln ................... .10
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Uslng the automatic ke maker .. ....... 11
Removlng the ke maker
storage bln ..,...................................... 12
Uslng the cofd water and
ke dispensers .............. ................ ...... 13
Removing the base grille ..... ............. 14
Changlng the light bulbs .......... .. ....... 15
Understandlng the sounds you
may hear ......... ... ... ................. ............. 16
Savlng energy ........... ................. ........ 16
In order to obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator,
operate it properly. This section will tell you how to do just that.
Setting
it is important that you
the controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are
in the refrigerator. When the refrigerator is
plugged in for the first time:
1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 3.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range
from 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).
2. Set the Freezer Control to B.
Freezer Control adjustments range from
A (warmest) to C (coldest).
3. Give the refrigerator time to cool down
completely before adding food. This may
take several hours.
The settings indicated above should be
correct for normal, household refrigerator
usage. The controls will be set correctly
when milk or juice is as cold as you like and
when ice cream is firm. lf you need to adjust
these settings, see “Changing the control
settings” on page 8.
NOTE: The Automatic Exterior Moisture control
continuously guards against moisture build-up
on the outside of your refrigerator cabinet. This
control does not have to be set or adjusted.
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Changing
the control
settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in
refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed
in the chart below as a guide. If you have
questions, call us. (See page 23.)
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Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SElllNGS:
CONDITION:
REASON:
If Refrigerator
Section is
TOO WARM
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Room temperature too warm
Refrigerator
Freezer
4
A
If Freezer
Section is
TOO WARM
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
Refrigerator
Freezer
3
C
If Refrigerator
Section is
TOO COLD
Controls not set correctly
for your conditions
Refrigerator
Freezer
2
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If ICE isn’t
MADE FAST
ENOUGH
Heavy ice usage
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
Refrigerator
Freezer
3
C
If BOTH
SECTIONS
are TOO WARM
Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very warm or very cold mom
temperatures
Refrigerator
Freezer
4
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Adjusting
the refrigerator
Shelves can be adjusted to match the way
you use your refrigerator. Glass shelves are
strong enough to hold bottles, milk and other
heavy food items.
To remove shelves:
1. Remove items from shelf.
2. Tilt shelf up at front.
3. Lift shelf up at back.
4. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace shelves:
1. Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the
shelf supports.
2. Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into
slots.
3. Lower front of shelf to level position.
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shelves
Glass shelves
are heavy.
Handle them
with care.
Removing
the crisper
and crisper
To remove the crisper:
1. Slide the crisper straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
cover
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Pull out to the
To remove the cover:
1. Tilt front of cover up.
2. Lift cover up at back.
3. Pull cover straight out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit back of cover into notched supports on
walls of cabinet.
2. Lower front of cover into place.
Removing
the meat drawer
and cover
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide the meat drawer out to the stop.
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
remove the cover:
1. Remove crisper, crisper cover and meat
To
drawer.
2. Tilt front of cover up, lift at back and pull
straight out.
3. Replace in reverse order.
Adjusting
the meat drawer
Cold air flows against the meat drawer
through an opening between the freezer and
the refrigerator. This helps keep the meat
drawer colder than the rest of the refrigerator for better storage of meats.
Slide the control to let more or less cokf air
through.
temperature
Removing
the freezer
shelves
The freezer shelves can be removed for
easier cleaning.
To remove the shelves:
1. Lii right side of shelf off supports.
2. Slide shelf out of shelf support holes.
3. Replace in reverse order.
Removing
the freezer
For proper air movement, keep the freezer
bin in place when the refrigerator is operating.
To remove the bin:
1. Slide bin out to the stop.
2. Lift bin at the front to clear the stop.
3. Slide bin out the rest of the way.
To replace the bin:
1. Place bin on the slides.
2. Make sure the stops clear the front of the
slides.
3. Slide bin in.
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bin
Using
ice maker
the automatic
The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
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l OFF (up) . . . to stop ice production
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NOTE: Donot
ice &r
ON until
Raise signal
arm to stop
ke maker.
Lower signal
arm to start
ice maker.
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hed to the back of the refrlw
cabinet.
Solving
common
PROBLEM
Ice crescents
attached at
corners
Ice maker
won’t
make ice
Off-taste or
odor in ice
ice maker
problems
CAUSE
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SOLUTION
It is normal
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ON/OFF lever in the
OFF (up) position
Freezer not cold
enough
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Ice attracts airborne
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Poor water quality
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Foods not properly
wrapped
Ice bin and freezer
need cleaning
Plumbing to ice maker
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They break apart easily.
Move ON/OFF lever to the ON (down)
position.
Ice maker will not operate until freezer is
coM enough to make ice. This couM take
overnight.
Dump old ice and make a new supply.
Store excess ice in a covered container.
Water containing minerals (such as suffur)
may require a filter. Try to avoid softened
water supplies.
Wrap food properly. See pages 20 and 21.
Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning
chart on page 17.
Follow Installation Instructions for proper
ice maker water supply hookup. (See back
of refrigerator cabinet.) Try to avoid
softened water supply.
Rrst few batches of ice from a new ice
maker may have an off-taste. Dump ice
and make a new suppfy.
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Removing
the ice maker
Remove, empty and clean the
the ice dispenser has not, or
used for a week or more.
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melt and freeze together.
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is not used
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storage bin if:
will not, be
the bin to
regularly.
To remove ice bin:
1. Pull the covering panel out from the
bottom and slide it to the rear.
2. Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF
(up) position. Ice can still be dispensed,
but no more can be made.
3. Lift the front of the storage bin and pull it
Out.
4. Empty the ice bin. Use hot or warm water
to melt the ice if necessary. Never use
anything sharp to break up ice in the
bin. This can damage the bin and dispenser mechanism.
5. Wash with miM detergent. Rinse well. Do
not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or
solvents.
6. When replacing the bin, make sure it is
pushed in all the way. Then push the
signal arm down to the ON position to
restart ice production.
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storage
bin
Using
the cold water
and ice dispensers
The ice dispenser
Ice is dispensed from the ice maker storage
bin in the freezer. When the dispenser bar is
pressed, a trapdoor opens in a chute
between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice is
moved from the bin and falls through the
chute. When the dispenser bar is released,
a buzzing sound may be heard for a few
seconds as the trapdoor closes.
The dispensing system will not operate
when the freezer door is open.
Personal Injury Hazard
Tumbling ice and pressure on a fragile
glass can break it. Do not use a fragile
glass when dispensing ice.
Doing so couM result in personal injury
or breakage.
NOTE: Large amounts of ice should be
taken from the ice bin, not through the
dispenser.
To dispense ice:
1. Press a sturdy glass against the ice
dispenser bar. Hold glass close to the
dispenser opening so ice does not fall
outside of glass.
2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: The first few batches of ice may
have an off taste from new plumbing and
parts. Throw the ice away.
The water
dispenser
Chilled water comes from a tank behind
the meat drawer. It holds approximately
1% quarts (1.5 L).
When the refrigerator is first hooked up,
press the water dispenser bar with a glass
or jar until you have drawn and discarded
2 or 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.9 L). The water you
draw and discard will rinse the tank and
pipes.
Allow several hours to chill a new tankful.
NOTE: The small tray beneath the dispenser is designed to evaporate small
spills. There is no drain in this tray. Do not
pour water into it.
To dispense water:
1. Press a sturdy glass against the water
dispenser bar.
2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: Dispense enough water every week
to maintain a fresh supply.
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Solving
common
PROBLEM
Ice dispenser
won’t work
ice maker/dispenser
CAUSE
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Ice dispenser
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problems
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Freezer door open
Ice bin not properly
installed
Wrong ice in bin
Dispenser not used
for extended periods,
causing ice cubes to
melt together
Ice dispenser bar
held in too long
SOLUTlONS
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Use only crescents from ice maker.
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Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes
separated and to obtain increased
storage capacity.
Dump old ice and make a new supply.
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Removing
Close the freezer door.
Make sure bin is pushed in all the way.
Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser
motor to reset.
Large amounts of ice should be taken
from the bin, not through the dispenser.
the base grille
To remove the grille:
1. Open both doors.
2. Pull base grille forward to release the
support tabs from the metal clips.
3. Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened
behind the grille.
To replace the grille:
1. Line up grille support tabs with metal
clips.
2. Push firmly to snap into place.
3. Close the doors.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and
condenser coils on page 18.
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Condenser
Changing
the light
bulbs
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb, either
unplug the refrigerator or disconnect
the electricity leading to it at the main
power supply.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
To change refrigerator light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power
supply.
2. Reach behind the Control Console to
remove bulb.
3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance
bulb.
4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
To change crisper light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power
Crisper
light
SUPPb2. Pull top of light shield forward until it
snaps free.
3. Lower light shield to clear bottom
supports.
4. Pull light shield straight out to remove.
5. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance
bulb.
6. Replace light shield in reverse order.
7. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
To change lower freezer light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power
2. Grasp front of light shield.
3. Pull bottom of light shield forward until it
snaps free.
4. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
5. Press light shield straight on until it snaps
into place.
6. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
Lower
freezer
- light
NOTE: Not all commercial appliance bulbs
will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace
bulb with one of the same size and shape.
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Understanding
the sounds
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that
your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are
new to you, you might be concerned about
them. Don’t be. Most of the new sounds are
normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls
and cabinets can make the sounds seem
louder.
The following describes the kinds of
sounds that might be new to you, and what
may be making them.
you may hear
Water
sounds
When the refrigerator stops running, you
may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few
minutes after it stops. You may also hear
defrost water running into the defrost water
pan.
Ice maker
sounds
trickling water
thud (clatter of ice)
You may hear buzzing (from the water
valve), trickling water and the clatter of ice
dumped into the bin.
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Slight
hum,
soft
hiss
You may hear the refrigerator’s
and moving air.
Clicking
or snapping
fan motor
sounds
The thermostat makes a definite click when
the refrigerator stops running. It also makes
a sound when the refrigerator starts. The
defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle
starts.
Saving
sounds
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency
compressor and motor. It will run longer than
older designs. It may even seem to run most
of the time.
energy
You can help your refrigerator use less
electricity.
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level
the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
l Clean the condenser
coils regularly.
l Cpen the door as few times as possible.
Think about what you need before you
open the door. Get everything out at one
time. Keep food organized so you won’t
have to search for what you want. Close
door as soon as food is removed.
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Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but
don’t overcrowd it so air movement is
blocked.
It is a waste of electricii to set the refrigerator and freezer to temperatures colder
than they need to be. If ice cream is firm in
the freezer and drinks are as cold as your
family likes them, that’s cold enough.
Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a
heat source such as a range, water heater,
furnace, radiator or in direct sunlight.
Caring For Your Refrigerator
In This
Section
Page
Cleaning your refrlgeretor ................... 17
Vacation and movlng care .................. 19
Page
Power lntermptlons ........................... 19
Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a
few things you can do to help extend its product life. This section will tell you how to clean
your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.
Cleaning
your
refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections
defrost automatically. But both should be
cleaned about once a month to help prevent
odors from building up. Spills shoukl be
wiped up right away.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all
removable parts and clean the refrigerator
according to the following directions.
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are located
near the defrost pan and can become hot.
Remove and install defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
PART
WHAT TO USE
HOW TO CLEAN
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Removable parts
Sponge or cloth with
(shelves, crisper, etc.)
miM detergent and
warm water
Outside
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel with mild detergent, warm water and
an appliance wax (or
good auto paste wax)
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Hand wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use
abrasive or harsh cleaners.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year. Apply wax with a clean,
soft cloth. Waxing painted metal
surfaces provides rust protection.
Do not wax plastic parts.
Inslde walls
(freezer should be
allowed to warm up
so cloth won’t stick)
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel with baking
soda or mild detergent
and warm water
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- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g]
to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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PART
WHAT TO USE
HOW TO CLEAN
Door liners and
gaskets
Sponge, soft cloth
or paper towel with
mild detergent and
warm water
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Plastic parts
Soft, clean sponge
or soft, clean cloth
with miM detergent
and warm water
(covers and
panels)
Defrost pan
Sponge or cloth
with miM detergent
and warm water
Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleaners
containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
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DO NOT USE paper towels, window
sprays, scouring cleansers or flammable
fluids. These can scratch or damage
material. See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 3.
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Condenser coils
Vacuum cleaner
with extended
narrow
attachment
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Floor under
refrigerator
Floor cleaners
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Remove base grille. (See page 14.)
To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
brace (remove tape; if any).
Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Replace with notched corner to the rear.
Push it in all the way.
Make sure defrost pan drain tube is
pointing into pan.
Replace base grille.
Remove base grille.
Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils
may need to be cleaned as often as ever)
other month.
Replace base grille.
Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
Clean floor.
Roll refrigerator back into place.
Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
Vacation
Long
and moving
vacations
Remove all the food if you are going for a
month or more. Turn off the water supply to
the ice maker at least one day ahead. When
the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice
maker. Make sure all ice is dispensed out of
mechanism.
Unplug the refrigerator. Clean it, rinse well
and dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the
tops of both doors to prop them open far
enough for air to get in. This will keep odor
and mold from building up.
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not allow children to climb on, play
near or climb inside the refrigerator
when the doors are blocked open.
They may become injured or trapped.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your
Refrigerator” on page 7.
Power
care
Short
vacations
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will
be away for less than four weeks. Use up
perishables; freeze other items. lf you have
an automatic ice maker:
1. Turn off your ice maker by raising signal
arm.
2. Shut off the water supply to the ice maker.
3. Empty the ice bin.
Moving
Shut off the ice maker water supply at least a
day ahead. Disconnect the water line. After
the last bad of ice drops, lii the signal arm to
turn off the ice maker.
Remove all food. Pack frozen food in dry
ice. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it
thoroughly.
Take out all removable parts. Wrap all
parts well and tape them together so they
don’t shift and rattle. Screw in the leveling
legs; tape the doors shut; and tape the
electric cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put
everything back and refer to page 5. Also,
remember to reconnect the water supply line.
interruptions
If electricity goes off, call the power company. Ask how long power will be off.
1. If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or
less, keep both doors closed. This will
help foods stay frozen.
2. If service is to be interrupted longer than
24 hours:
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in
a frozen food locker.
OR
(b) Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in
freezer for every cubic foot of freezer
space. This will keep food frozen for 2
to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your
hands from dry ice bums.
OR
(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is
available, use or can perishable food
at once.
3. A full freezer will stay cold longer than a
partly filled one. A freezer full of meat will
stay cold longer than a freezer full of
baked goods. ff food contains ice crystals,
it may be safely refrozen, although the
quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor or if you feel
it is unsafe, dispose of it.
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Food Storage Guide
There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher,
longer, take the time to study these recommended steps.
Storing
fresh
food
Food placed in the refrigerator should he
wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof
material. This prevents food odor and taste
transfer throughout the refrigerator. For
dated products, check code date to ensure
freshness.
Leafy
vegetables
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off
bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cob
water and drain. Place in plastic hag or
plastic container and store in crisper.
Vegetables
with skins
(carrots,
peppers)
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are
ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly
in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can
also he used.
Meat
Most meat can he stored in original wrapping as long as it is air and moisture proof.
Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart
for storage times.
Store in crisper, plastic hags or plastic
container.
TYPE
Fruit
Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in
plastic hags or crisper. Do not wash or hull
berries until they are ready to use. Sort and
keep berries in their store container in a
crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper
hag on a refrigerator shelf.
Eggs
Store without washing in the original carton
on interior shelf.
APPROXIMATE
(DAYS)
Chicken
1 to2
Ground beef
1 to2
Steaks and roasts
3 to 5
Cured meats
7to10
Bacon
5 to 7
Cold cuts
3 to 5
Variety meats
1 to2
TIME
Milk
‘If meat is to he stored longer than the times
given, follow the directions for freezing.
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place
milk on interiir shelf.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shelffish shoufd be
used the same day as purchased.
Butter
or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or
closed compartment. When storing an extra
supply, wrap in freezer packaging and
freeze.
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Storing
frozen
food
The freezer section is designed for storage
of commercially frozen food and for freezing
food at home.
NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times,
contact your focal Cooperative Extension
Service or check a freezer guide or reliable
cookbook.
Packaging
The secret of successful freezing is in the
packaging. The way you close and seal the
package must not allow air or moisture in or
out. Packaging done in any other way could
cause food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and drying of frozen
food.
Freezing
Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze
any large quantity of food. Put no more
unfrozen food into the freezer than will
freeze within 24 hours. (No more than 2 to
3 pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer
space.) Leave enough space for air to
circulate around packages. Be careful to
leave enough room at the front so the door
can close tightly.
Storage times will vary according to the
quality of the food, the type of packaging or
wrap used (air and moisture proof) and the
storage temperature, which should be 0°F
(-17.8%).
Packaging recommended for use:
Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
l Heavy-duty
aluminum foil
l Plastic-coated
paper
l Non-permeable
plastic wraps (made from
a Saran film)
Follow package or container instructions for
proper freezing methods.
l
l
Do not use:
Bread wrappers
l Non-polyethylene
plastic containers
l Containers
without tight lids
l Waxed paper
l Waxed-coated
freezer wrap
l Thin, semi-permeable
wrap
The use of these wrappings could cause
food odor, taste transfer and drying of frozen
food.
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If You Need Assistance
Or Service
This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section
outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem.
Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our tollfree telephone number for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of
the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date.
(See page 2.) This information will help us respond properly to your request.
1. Before
calling
for assistance
...
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fii without tools of any
kind. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. lt could save you the cost of a
service call.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Your refrigerator
will not operate
The power supply cord is not
Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit
with proper voltage. (See page 5.)
Unfamiliar
sounds or a
rattling/jingling
noise
plugged into a live circuit
with proper voltage.
A househoM fuse has blown
or circuit breaker tripped.
The Refrigerator Control is
not set correctly.
There is something on top of
or behind the refrigerator.
The sounds are normal.
There is water in This is normal in hot, muggy
weather. The pan may even
the defrost Pan
Replace househoki fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
Set Refrigerator Control to a numbered
setting. (See page 7.)
Remove item from on top of or behind
the refrigerator.
New features on your new refrigerator
make new sounds. (See “Understanding the sounds you may hear” on page
16.)
Make sure the refrigerator is level so
the pan does not overflow.
be half full.
The lights do
not work
A household fuse has blown
or circuit breaker tripped.
The power supply cord is not
plugged into a live circuit
with proper voltage.
The bulb is burned out.
The ice maker
will not operate
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The freezer has not had
enough time to get WM.
The signal arm is in the OFF
(up) position.
The water valve is turned off.
Water is not getting to the ice
maker.
Replace househokl fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit
with proper voltage. (See page 5.)
Replace bulb. (See page 15.)
Allow the freezer time to get w&this
could take overnight.
Push signal arm down to the ON
position. (See page 11.)
Turn the water vafve on.
Check the water line for clogs or leaks.
1 PROBLEM
The motor
seems to run
too much
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The condenser coils are
dirty.
It is hot outside or in the
room.
The door has been opened
frequently.
A large amount of food has
been put in at one time.
Clean the coils. (See page 18.)
On hot days, or if the room is too warm,
the motor naturally runs longer.
Cpen the door as few times as possible.
The motor will run longer in order to
cool down the interior when food is
added.
Motor running time depends on different
things: number of door openings, amount of
food stored, temperature of the room, setting
of controls, etc.
Your new refrigerator may be larger than
your old one so it has more space to be
cooled. lt also has a regular freezer instead
of a frozen food wmpartment. All this
means better refrigeration and may require
more running time than your old one.
2. If you need
3. If you need
Remember:
assistance
...
Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial
free from anywhere in the U.S.:
i-8004-ROPER
(1-800#76737)
and talk with one of our trained consultants.
The wnsultant can instruct you in how to
obtain satisfactory operation from your
appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your
area.
For further information, write to:
Mr. William Clark
Consumer Assistance Representative
Roper Brand Appliances
2000 M-83
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Please include a daytime phone number in
your correspondence.
service
...
Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or the authorized
servicer in your area. For help finding an
authorized servicer in your area, call our tollfree telephone number in Step 2.
4. If you are not satisfied
how the problem
was
solved . . .
l
l
l
with
Contact the Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group
of independent wnsumer experts that
voices wnsumer views at the highest
levels of the major appliance industry.
Contact MACAP only when the dealer,
authorized servicer and Roper Brand
Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve
your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 80808
MACAP will in turn inform us of your
action.
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ROPER”
Refrigerator
Warranty
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
WE WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
(from date of purchase)
Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in
materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by
an authorized Roper service company.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
(from date of purchase)
Replacement parts and repair labor for the sealed refrigeration system (compressor, evaporator, condenser, drier
or connecting tubing) which we find to be defective in
materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by
an authorized Roper senrice company.
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of your appliance.
2. Instruct you how to use your appliance.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairs when appliance is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C. Pickup and delivery. Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to appliance caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of
products not approved by us.
E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the
appliance.
This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation. Under no circumstances shall it
be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand
Appliances. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not appfy to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your
authorized Roper distributor or military exchange.
If you need service, first see the “Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking
“Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our toll-free telephone number, l-ROPER
(1-600-447-6737), from anywhere in the U.S.
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